N9K-C93180YC-FX3, Cisco Nexus 9300 Switch, 48xSFP28 1/10/25G/6xQSFP28 40/100G
The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX3 (Nexus 9300 Series) is a high-performance fixed-configuration data center switch designed for modern leaf-spine architectures. It delivers high-density 1/10/25G downlink ports and 40/100G uplink scalability, making it an ideal solution for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments.
Built on Cisco’s advanced cloud-scale ASIC architecture, this model provides ultra-low latency, high throughput, and flexible automation capabilities for next-generation network deployments.
- 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports for high-density server connectivity
- 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for scalable backbone architecture
- High switching capacity up to 3.6 Tbps
- Low latency performance for data-intensive applications
- Supports Cisco NX-OS and ACI modes
- Advanced telemetry, automation, and programmability
- Designed for leaf-spine data center architecture
- Energy-efficient and optimized thermal design
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Series | Cisco Nexus 9300 FX3 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2+ Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Airflow | Front-to-back / Back-to-front |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS / ACI |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable |
| Typical Power | ~250–325W |
FAQ
1. What is the Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX3 used for?
It is mainly used in data center leaf-spine architectures, providing high-speed connectivity for servers, storage, and cloud infrastructure.
2. Does the N9K-C93180YC-FX3 support 1G and 10G SFP modules?
Yes. With compatible transceivers, it supports 1G, 10G, and 25G SFP28 optics, making it highly flexible for mixed-speed environments.
3. What is the difference between FX3 and EX series?
FX3 provides:
- Higher 25G density
- Better 100G uplink scalability
- Improved ASIC performance
- Lower latency and better buffer architecture
4. Is this switch suitable for 100G backbone design?
Yes. With 6 x 100G QSFP28 uplinks, it is widely used in spine-leaf and high-speed aggregation layers.
5. Do you provide warranty and testing?
Yes. All units are:
- Fully tested before shipping
- 100% OEM compatible verified
- Covered by 1-year warranty (extendable)
- Support DOA replacement and technical assistance
6. Can it be used in Cisco ACI and NX-OS mode?
Yes. The FX3 supports both NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco ACI fabric mode, depending on deployment requirements.
This switch is widely deployed in enterprise and cloud environments because it balances port density, scalability, and cost efficiency.
It is especially suitable for:
- Enterprise data centers upgrading from 10G to 25G
- Cloud service providers building leaf-spine architecture
- Virtualization and storage-heavy workloads
- High-bandwidth east-west traffic environments
- Cloud Data Centers (Private & Public Cloud)
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Enterprise Core & Aggregation Layer
- AI / Big Data Infrastructure
- Virtualized Server Farms
The FX3 series improves scalability and performance compared to older Nexus 9300 models.
| Feature | FX3 (C93180YC-FX3) | Older FX Series | Cisco Catalyst 9500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Speed | 1/10/25G | 1/10G | 1/10G |
| Uplink Speed | 100G | 40/100G (limited) | 40G |
| Target Use | Data center leaf | Legacy DC | Campus/Core |
| Performance | High | Medium | Medium |
| Architecture | Cloud-scale ASIC | Older ASIC | Campus optimized |
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